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KC man charged in shooting that injured ex-girlfriend

Prosecutors have charged a Kansas City man in connection with a shooting that injured a former girlfriend.

Derrick Day, 30, is charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and possession of a controlled substance in connection with the July 3 shooting.

According to court records, the victim said she saw Day follow her until his car hit her vehicle near Fourth and Oakley streets in Kansas City. The woman said Day fired one shot into her vehicle, hitting her in the upper back.

Police said when they arrested Day, they found methamphetamine in his car.

Prosecutor asked that Day's bail be set at $250,000 cash.

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